{"id":205589,"date":"2024-10-04T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/205589\/"},"modified":"2024-10-04T08:00:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T08:00:34","slug":"japan-railway-enthusiasts-paradise-the-most-difficult-train-simulator-at-usui-pass-railway-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/205589\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Railway Enthusiast&#8217;s Paradise: The Most Difficult Train Simulator at Usui Pass Railway Park!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"Japan Railway Enthusiast&#039;s Paradise: The Most Difficult Train Simulator at Usui Pass Railway Park!\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gXjXSLmsK4M\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\nJapan Railway Enthusiast&#8217;s Paradise: The Most Difficult Train Simulator at Usui Pass Railway Park!<\/p>\n<p>Welcome back to the train lover\u2019s paradise, Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park! In this video, I challenge Japan\u2019s most difficult railway simulator\u2014the EF63 Electric Locomotive Simulator. Originally designed as a simulator for &#8220;uphill&#8221; driving, it was later modified for &#8220;downhill&#8221; operation to increase its difficulty, causing many participants to fail within seconds! According to the staff, this simulator is extremely tough, with some people finishing in mere seconds. Hearing this made me incredibly nervous since the simulator costs \u00a51,000 per session (and an additional \u00a51,000 for the card on the first try). I didn\u2019t want to lose that money in an instant! But I was determined to take on the challenge. How did it go? Watch to find out!<\/p>\n<p>This video is the second half of my adventure at Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, but you can enjoy it even if you haven\u2019t seen the first part. Alongside the thrilling simulator, I also experienced a range of train-related activities, including riding the retired EL, exploring the famous &#8220;Azusa&#8221; Limited Express, checking out the steam locomotives (SL), admiring train dioramas and layouts, and even riding the mini steam train (SL), Aputo-kun, and the trolley. For lunch, I enjoyed a mouthwatering beef and tofu (niku-dofu) meal, and later witnessed the powerful departure of a steam locomotive!<\/p>\n<p>Japan Railway Enthusiast\u2019s Paradise: Mini SL &#038; Simulator in Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Japan Railway Enthusiast\u2019s Paradise: Mini SL &amp; Simulator in Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J8WVNu8x_00?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A special highlight of this trip was experiencing the EF63 locomotive simulator, which the shop staff warned was one of the hardest simulators in Japan. They advised me to watch the instructional video carefully before attempting, as many people fail within minutes! In this video, you\u2019ll see nearly the entire simulator experience uncut, as I attempt to conquer this infamous challenge.<\/p>\n<p>I had an unforgettable time enjoying activities you won\u2019t find anywhere else. You can even take a course to drive a real EF63 locomotive, which is now on my bucket list! This park offers so much to do that I had to split my footage into two parts. In this video (Part 2), I focus on the simulator, layouts, and trolley rides, while Part 1 covers the retired EL, Azusa, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve put a lot of time into making this video to share these fun experiences with you all. If you notice anything that needs correcting, feel free to let me know in the comments! I also made sure to respect filming etiquette by prioritizing children and avoiding unnecessary intrusions during the shoot. For those of you visiting Japan from overseas, I highly recommend visiting this amazing spot! This channel features various train-related content, including luxury train journeys, sightseeing trains, and visits to railway museums.<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment! Many of you watching aren\u2019t subscribed yet\u2014please consider joining the community, as your support means the world to me! Thank you so much for watching till the end.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude83 Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park &#8211; Admission &#038; Prices \ud83d\ude83<br \/>\nUsui Pass Railway Heritage Park Set Ticket (admission, mini SL ride, Aputo-kun, trolley ride): \u00a52,400<br \/>\nEF63 Driving Experience Card: \u00a51,000 + 1 driving session: \u00a51,000<br \/>\nGacha Capsule Toy: \u00a5500<br \/>\nDaruma Bento: \u00a51,300<br \/>\nHello Kitty Daruma Bento: \u00a51,380<br \/>\nDraft Beer: \u00a5420<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude86 Trains Featured \ud83d\ude86<br \/>\nEF63 Electric Locomotive<br \/>\nEL and SL Gunma Yokokawa<br \/>\nMini SL<br \/>\nAputo-kun Rack Railway<br \/>\n&#8220;Thomas &#038; Friends&#8221; Trains<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude89 Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park &#8211; Access Information \ud83d\ude89<br \/>\nAddress: 407-16 Matsuida, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture<br \/>\nClosest station: JR Yokokawa Station (3-minute walk)<br \/>\nOpening Hours: 9:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM<br \/>\nClosed on Tuesdays<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd52 Video Timeline \ud83d\udd52<br \/>\n0:00 Opening<br \/>\n0:14 Start<br \/>\n0:21 Part 1 Digest<br \/>\n0:36 EF63 Real Locomotive<br \/>\n1:09 Re-entering the Park<br \/>\n1:25 Layouts and Dioramas<br \/>\n8:43 Trolley Ride on &#8220;Sherpa-kun&#8221;<br \/>\n11:09 Maruyama Substation Visit<br \/>\n13:01 Arriving at Toge-no-Yu Station<br \/>\n16:33 Gacha Toy Capsule Experience<br \/>\n17:04 Simulator Details<br \/>\n19:08 Buying the Simulator Ticket<br \/>\n20:47 Simulator Challenge Begins<br \/>\n37:04 Viewing the &#8220;Azusa&#8221; Train<br \/>\n40:16 Yokokawa Service Area &#8220;Oginoya&#8221; Kamameshi Bento<br \/>\n43:20 Takasaki Station &#8220;Daruma Bento &#038; Hello Kitty Daruma Bento&#8221;<br \/>\n43:38 Self-Service Draft Beer Machine<br \/>\n44:29 Hello Kitty Daruma Bento<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for watching till the end!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 Related Videos \ud83d\udd17<\/p>\n<p>\u2605 Japan\u2019s Top 3 Railway Museums \u2605<br \/>\n[The Holy Land of Trains] Exploring Japan\u2019s Largest Railway Museum in Omiya, Saitama, Tokyo<br \/>\n\u25b6\ufe0e https:\/\/youtu.be\/jS1NzthZoK8<\/p>\n<p>SL Steam to Shinkansen: We Visited Kyoto Railway Museum<br \/>\n\u25b6\ufe0e https:\/\/youtu.be\/oevCBpe3UA8<\/p>\n<p>Nagoya Linear Railway Museum &#8211; Comprehensive Guide! Part 1: Experiencing the History of Shinkansen &#038; Rail Simulators<br \/>\n\u25b6\ufe0e https:\/\/youtu.be\/z7GiFcch8mQ\u3010Part 1\u3011<br \/>\n\u25b6\ufe0e https:\/\/youtu.be\/mjttVu6f1sg\u3010Part 2\u3011<\/p>\n<p>#japan  #train  #simulator<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan Railway Enthusiast&#8217;s Paradise: The Most Difficult Train Simulator at Usui Pass Railway Park! 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